Old 08-19-13 | 11:33 PM
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Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed

Originally Posted by FBinNY
One of the problems with pre-built wheels like the Cosmics is that replacement rims are priced in such a way as to make rebuilding almost as expensive as replacing with new wheels. That's if the rim is available at all.

If the dealer says your wheels are OK, live with them as long as you're willing, then buy a fresh wheel or pair, and move these slightly bend down to Plan B status for use in bad weather, or on bad roads, or as emergency back up wheels.
+2 on this one if the dealer says there fine more than likley there fine for a few thousand miles on this level of wheel. In The mean time rather than looking for just a rim keep an eye out for another set of wheels. Nice slightly worn similar wheelsets turn up on CL surprisingly often at fairly low prices in bigger markets. I got a nice set with cassette good tires and scewers for $120.
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